Permanent Substitute Teacher

Montville Public Schools; Murphy (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Montville Public Schools is seeking a Permanent Substitute Teacher for the Murphy School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and involves covering classes in the absence of the regular teacher, maintaining order, delivering quizzes, and assigning homework.

The successful candidate will provide guidance, ensure student safety and well‑being, support instruction, and foster a positive classroom climate when the full‑time teacher is away.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is desirable.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for a class and perform tasks of the absent teacher.
• Keep students organized, conduct quizzes, and share homework assignments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Position Description

Permanent Substitute Teacher 2026-2027

Location: Murphy School

Salary and terms of Employment

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

Position follows the school calendar

Salary - $140 per day, Bachelor's Degree is required

Reports to Building Principal

Description

The substitute teacher assumes responsibility for a class and performs all the tasks of the absent teacher, such as keeping students in order, conducting quizzes, and sharing homework assignments.

Success in this role will be demonstrated by providing students with guidance, maintaining the safety and well-being of students, assisting with instruction, and maintaining a positive classroom climate in the absence of the full-time teacher.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher is desirable

Previous experience working with children is desirable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build supportive relationships with students.
• Patience, compassion, consistency, and adaptability to meet students' behavioral needs.

MONTVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Montville Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.